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Katherine Everett

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Empathic Family Service Worker devoted to helping children and families overcome challenging situations by coordinating effective community and program support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MSW Clinical Intern

Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Administered assessments such as diagnostic interviews or psychological tests.
  • Created presentations on mental health topics for public speaking engagements.
  • Provided culturally competent care that is sensitive to diverse populations.
  • Educated clients about available resources in their communities.
  • Coordinated referrals for additional resources or services when needed.
  • Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
  • Offered community resources and referrals to support client basic needs.
  • Organized and secured case records and reports to maintain confidentiality of client treatment
  • Collaborated with social workers to perform home assessments and unscheduled wellness visits.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
  • Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.

Independent Contractor

A Place for Rover
Chesapeake, VA
03.2018 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with existing customers while seeking new ones.
  • Built successful partnerships with other businesses in related industries.
  • Kept client satisfaction high by consulting closely at various stages and incorporating important feedback.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.

Family Services Specialist

Chesapeake Department of Human Services
Chesapeake, VA
12.2015 - 03.2018
  • Managed caseloads by maintaining ICPC, foster care, and adoption files, timely telephone and electronic communication, referrals for community-based resources and private services.
  • Professionally drafted service plans, ICPC home studies, and corresponding legal documents in adherence with all local, state, and federally mandated requirements, within the prescribed timeframes.
  • Engaged in scheduled and emergency, on-call, home visits to assess the safety and well-being of the child with guidance and support. Ongoing, comprehensive case management services.
  • Attended trainings on best practices in social work ethics or trauma-informed care.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case planning strategies and coordinate services between multiple providers.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Human Services Counseling

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2006

Associate of Science - Social Science

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
05-2004

Skills

  • Problem-Solving Aptitude
  • Case Documentation
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Written Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Volunteer- Head Youth Soccer Coach
  • Volunteer- Chesapeake Meals on Wheels

Certification

  • Licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Trainee for Qualified Mental Health Professional (expires 03/31/2027)

Timeline

MSW Clinical Intern

Norfolk Public Schools
09.2023 - Current

Independent Contractor

A Place for Rover
03.2018 - Current

Family Services Specialist

Chesapeake Department of Human Services
12.2015 - 03.2018

Master of Science - Social Work

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services Counseling

Old Dominion University

Associate of Science - Social Science

Tidewater Community College

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